Where the Obamas are holidaying right now

Far from the frosty Washington DC

After 8 years in the hottest seat on the planet, where do you go when you want to go on vacation? Barack Obama chose Rancho Mirage, a resort town in California’s Coachella Valley, where the eponymous music festival takes place.

The town in the Californian desert is a respite from the cold (frosty?) weather in Washington DC. The Obamas have holidayed here before, and the nearby Palm Springs neighbourhood is no stranger to celebrities. Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Cher, Steve McQueen, and Marilyn Monroe are among the many famous names that have lived here.

There were reports that the Obamas love the resort so much, they may even have picked up some real estate. If true, perhaps what swung the deal may have been Barack Obama’s love for golf—Rancho Mirage has as many as 12 stunning courses. The former President will finally have time to perfect his swing.